In episode #22 I address the question, “Why am I a birder?” I think it is a good question, and I try to give a coherent answer on the epidose. In this post I’ll leave some photos and additional information.
For me birding is a hobby, or passion, or obsession, it all depends on your point of view. In the episode I talk about some of the things I find alluring about being a birder. People are certainly a part of the attraction. I find most birders to be helpful, smart and fun to be around. When Ken and I go birding the conversation usually covers sports, politics, birds, and family, along with whatever else we are thinking about. Still, talk about birding often dominates.

Places are another big attraction.

Stumbling onto wonders not birds is also a part of the game.

Let me know your stories of why you are a birder, what keeps you going out birding, and why birding and not another hobby.